John Doknjas FM

John Doknjas – FIDE Master Extraordinaire

Known online as ChessCoach64, John Doknjas is a FIDE Master with a flair for combining deep strategy and a dash of humor on the chessboard. Earning the esteemed FIDE Master title, John’s expertise shines brightest in rapid and blitz formats, where split-second decisions and tactical wizardry reign supreme.

Rating and Performance Highlights

• Peak Blitz Rating: A staggering 2533 (July 2024), proving John can blitz opponents into submission faster than they can say “Checkmate!”
• Peak Bullet Rating: Speedy and sharp at 2443 (February 2021), this player’s bullet games are a sight to behold — blink and you might miss a brilliant combination.
• Peak Rapid Rating: Solid 2311 (September 2021), John's rapid skills demonstrate his balanced mix of patience and precision.

Playing Style

John is a master of the endgame, engaging in it over 80% of the time — because let's face it, the real fun in chess is turning a slight edge into a glorious victory. His games tend to be lengthy affairs, averaging about 82 moves in wins, showcasing tremendous stamina and perseverance. When playing White, he dominates with a 63% win rate, while as Black, he’s a fierce competitor too, with nearly 48% wins.

Beware opponents: John has an impressive comeback rate of 82% — losing a piece? Not necessarily losing the game. His tactical awareness means he often snatches victory from the jaws of apparent defeat.

Noteworthy Records & Streaks

• Longest Winning Streak: 7 games — a mini-chess marathon of grit and skill.
• Win rates against regular opponents: Crushing rivals like masternimblenathan with an 86% win rate, and holding impressive stats versus many others.

Openings & Strategy

Though John guards his favorite openings like a secret recipe, his consistent success with these “Top Secret” strategies speaks volumes: over 128 rapid games with a winning percentage just above 52%, and even more dominating performances in bullet and blitz.

Recent Memorable Game

In a recent rapid clash against opponent “HELENIUSM,” John (ChessCoach64) showcased a fine display of patience and strategic pressure using the French Defense. A subtle buildup of h-pawn advances turned out to be the rabbit out of the hat that led to victory on time — because who said chess can’t be a race?

See the game details here, for a lesson on how to checkmate the clock as much as the king.

Fun Fact

John’s best playtime is at 10:00 AM sharp. So, if you want to challenge ChessCoach64, better set your alarm clocks — this FM doesn’t just rise early, but he rises to the occasion!

In Summary

John Doknjas is that rare breed of player who blends solid opening knowledge, relentless endgame skill, and a tactical mind that thrives under pressure — with a personality that ensures the journey through any game is as entertaining as it is competitive. Whether you’re analyzing his calm rapid performances or his electrifying blitz firestorms, John remains a formidable force in the chess world.